1
as in well
in a pleasing way
he's a nicely helpful child
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2
as in fine
in a satisfactory way
I'm doing nicely, and thanks for asking
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3
as in kindly
with good reason or courtesy
excuse yourself nicely and you should be fine
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicely
Adverb
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Organizations that prioritize this foundational investment in their people will be the ones best prepared to meet tomorrow’s sophisticated AI threats head-on and emerge stronger.—
Vishaal Hariprasad,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025 -
More people remained missing in those counties as well.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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Deanna Raybourn’s sequel, which reads fine as a standalone, follows a senior quartet of female assassins who are called back into action to track down a mole within the elite assassin organization, the Museum.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Former model Henstridge acquits herself just fine in her debut role.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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But brother, he’s picked a cruddy time (to put it kindly) for regression to kick in.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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Mortgage lenders don’t look kindly on the self-employed.—
Rohan Banerjee,
Time,
6 July 2025
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Boasting a light sweetness and plenty of texture, these bites work great straight from the bag or tossed into a reusable container to keep sand out.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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The breathable linen fabric is a lifesaver on hot days, yet has just enough weight to wear in shoulder seasons as well; on cooler evenings, this maxi dress looks great layered under a cropped sweater.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
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But that worked out good in the long run, to ultimately find performances like this.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
14 June 2025
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Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 May 2024
Adverb
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Even without Trump’s commentary the decision is still finely balanced given a cut may come at the subsequent meeting.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The tension between the lower strings and the wind instruments evokes a yawning pull between earth and sky, punctuated by swelling grandeur, cascading passages, and finely articulated details that surface throughout the piece.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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To achieve such a feat in one’s final hour is beautifully poetic and a genuine showcase of the passion that Osbourne had for performing and connecting with fans through metal music.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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For now, its lunar-like coastlines, secret coves, and authentic Cycladic spirit are beautifully unspoiled.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
23 July 2025
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Composer Alan Silvestri’s wonderfully melodic and anthemic theme from the film is here.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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Brosnahan is competent, if too much of a stock character in the Planet offices—and wonderfully layered in her domestic scenes with Corenswet—but is swallowed entirely when Lois is meant to move the plot forward.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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“Nicely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicely. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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